New Balance named Tom Carleo as general manager for the running and outdoor business units. Carleo has more than 20 years of experience working in the global footwear industry, including his most recent role as SVP product for Saucony…
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Saucony Launches New Campaign: “We Know… Because We Run”
Saucony announced the launch of a new brand campaign, called “We know… Because we run,” slated to break in national vertical running publications in November. The integrated multimedia campaign includes print, online, retail and event initiatives…
Asics Introduces Limited Edition Kayanos for NYC Marathon
In celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the Gel-Kayano, Asics will introduce an authorized ING New York City Marathon limited-edition during the 2008 race. The model will feature an image of runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, specially em
K-Swiss Sponsors The Ford Ironman World Championship
K-Swiss, making a big push to get back into the running category, signed on as the official run course sponsor for the recently completed Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii…
Newton Running Introduces Motion All-Weather Shoe
Newton Running plans to introduce a new Motion All-Weather Shoe, a technically advanced, lightweight trainer, designed for damp and chilly weather. The shoe features a breathable, water-repellant upper, a sticky rubber outsole tuned for cold temperatures
Treadmill Sales Keep Rolling
Treadmills remain popular among fitness enthusiasts, walkers and runners. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s fitness study, Tracking the Fitness Movement (2008 edition), the treadmill is number one in sales for the fitness equipme
Ashworth Names VP of corporate sales
Ashworth, Inc. has named Tim Cronin, a 26-year sports-apparel sales-and-marketing veteran, as vice president of corporate sales. Cronin will be responsible for leading Ashworth’s Corporate Sales team as well as managing Ashworth’s customer service. He wil
Far Bank Enterprises Announces Promotions
Far Bank Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Sage Manufacturing, Redington and RIO Products Inti., Inc., today announced new roles for both President Bruce Kirschner and Vice President Travis Campbell…
Far Bank Enterprises Announces Promotions
Far Bank Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Sage Manufacturing, Redington and RIO Products Inti., Inc., today announced new roles for both President Bruce Kirschner and Vice President Travis Campbell…
Adams Golf Partners with keri golf
Women's bag and accessories designer Keri Murschell of keri golf and leading golf products manufacturer Adams Golf, Inc. have entered into an exclusive partnership, including collaboration in the areas of design, sales, finance and marketing. Effecti
Luxottica Sees Strong Growth in Q2 Net Sales
Luxottica Group posted second quarter results with group consolidated sales of €1,354.4 million ($2,126.3 mm), with €583.4 million ($915.9 mm) coming in from wholesale third parties and €771.1 million ($1,210.57 mm) from retail…
Nautilus Sees Q2 Loss of $9.6 M in Continuing Operations
Fitness company Nautilus, Inc. revealed a loss from continuing operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 of $9.6 million or 30 cents per diluted share after recording restructuring related and other charges of $6.6 million, or 14 cents per dil
Callaway Golf Sees Decreased Q2 Sales, Record First Half
Callaway Golf Company reported Q2 earnings rose 1.4% to $37.1 million, or 58 cents a share, from $36.6 million, or 53 cents, a year ago. Sales reached $366 million, a decrease of 4% versus $380 million a year ago. Fully diluted earnings per share for the
Running Footwear Category Definitions Shifting
For decades, performance running shoe makers have segmented their product lines into distinct categories, effectively divided between stability, cushioning and motion control. Today, however, market forces are blurring those traditional definitions as inn
Skechers Sees Q2 Stymied
Skechers USA reported an earnings decline for the second quarter as continued strength overseas wasn’t enough to offset declines in the U.S. business. Costs to open their own stores also dented the bottom line. Results were slightly below a forecast in l
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